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LA House Bill 89

Legislation

State: Louisiana
Signed: June 04, 2025

Effective: August 01, 2025
Chapter: Act No. 55

Summary

House Bill 89 authorizes a Notary to be among the individuals authorized to obtain a death certificate for the purpose of assisting an heir with a small succession.

Affects

Amends Section 40:41 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

Changes
  1. Directs the State Registrar to issue a death certificate to a Notary assisting an heir of the deceased in preparing a small succession.
  2. Adds a Notary to the individuals eligible to receive a death certificate if the Notary attests, in writing, that the Notary is assisting an heir in preparation of a small succession.
Analysis

In Louisiana, Notaries can do more than Notaries in any other U.S. state or jurisdiction, including assisting people with estate plans. House Bill 89 relates to this. It allows a Notary to receive a death certificate that would help the Notary who is assisting an heir with a small succession. A small succession is a simplified process for transferring a deceased individual’s property when the estate is relatively small in value. A small succession avoids the more involved and costly formal succession process.

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